| Name Of Post : | AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment |
| Short Information : Indian Air Force has released the official notification for AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment for Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branches. Courses will commence in July 2027. Online registration has started from 20 May 2026 and the last date to apply is 19 June 2026. Eligible unmarried men and women can apply through the official portal. | |
Indian Air ForceAFCAT02/2026 Recruitment-Online Form |
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| Important Dates | Application Fees | ||||||||
| Notification Released : 12/05/2026 Online Application Start : 20/05/2026 Last Date to Apply : 19/06/2026 Fee Payment Last Date : 19/06/2026 Exam Date : 08 August 2026 Admit Card : 10-15 Days Before Exam |
AFCAT Entry : ₹550 + GST (All Categories) NCC Special Entry : ₹0/- (Exempted) Pay through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI |
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Age Limit as on 01/07/2027 |
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| Flying Branch : 20-24 Years Ground Duty : 20-26 Years Age Relaxation : Up to 26 years for CPL holders in Flying Branch |
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AFCAT 02/2026 Vacancy Details Total Post : 379 (Tentative) |
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| Post Name | Total Post | Eligibility | |||||||
| Flying Branch (SSC Men & Women) | 35 | Graduation with 60% marks + Physics & Maths at 10+2 level OR BE/B.Tech with 60% marks | |||||||
| Ground Duty Technical | 160 | 4-Year Engineering Degree with 60% marks in notified disciplines | |||||||
| Ground Duty Non-Technical | 170 | Graduation / Post Graduation with 60% marks in relevant subjects | |||||||
| NCC Special Entry (Flying) | 14 | NCC Air Wing ‘C’ Certificate + Flying eligibility criteria | |||||||
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Exam Pattern-AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment
- Mode of Exam : Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration : 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Total Questions : 100
- Total Marks : 300
- Subjects : General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test
- Marking Scheme : +3 marks for every correct answer, -1 mark for every incorrect answer
- Negative Marking : Yes
- Sectional Cut-off : No
- Language : English only
FAQs – AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment
Q1. What is AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment?
AFCAT 02/2026 is the second Air Force Common Admission Test of 2026 conducted by the Indian Air Force for recruitment of Short Service Commission Officers in Flying Branch and Ground Duty Branches. The courses will begin in July 2027. It is one of the most prestigious exams for graduates and engineers who wish to join the Indian Air Force as commissioned officers.
Q2. What is the exam pattern of AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment?
The AFCAT exam is conducted online for 2 hours with 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 300 marks. It includes four sections: General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning & Military Aptitude. There is negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer. No sectional cut-off is applied.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for AFCAT 02/2026 Recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application form for AFCAT 02/2026 is 19 June 2026. Candidates are advised to apply before the last date to avoid any last-minute technical issues on the official portal. Registration started on 20 May 2026.
Q4. Is there any application fee for AFCAT 02/2026?
Yes, the application fee is ₹550 (plus GST) for all candidates applying under AFCAT entry. However, candidates applying under NCC Special Entry are completely exempted from paying any application fee. The fee can be paid online only.
Q5. What is the age limit for AFCAT 02/2026?
For Flying Branch, the age limit is 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2027. For Ground Duty Branches, it is 20 to 26 years. Candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot License get relaxation up to 26 years for Flying Branch.
Q6. How many vacancies are there in AFCAT 02/2026?
Approximately 379 vacancies are expected to be filled through AFCAT 02/2026. These include posts in Flying Branch, Ground Duty Technical, Ground Duty Non-Technical, and NCC Special Entry. The exact number may vary as per the final notification.
